It may be me or it may be the labelling system of the winery but I'm having a problem because to my knowledge the three series of the winery have been Enosh, Halal and Reserve and I'm trying to figure out just what the Halal Reserve, Elya Special Reserve and Special Reserve Blend might be.

I will try to contact the winery tomorrow and see what's what and to obtain any new wines that I may not yet have tasted.

10:52 p.m. and just spoke with Yoram Cohen of Tanya. He and I shall be meeting in Tel Aviv within a few days at which time I will receive bottles for sampling. I shall post as soon as I have done my tastings.

As is said "my bad". Speaking with Yoram he reminded me that indeed I have tasted each of these wines and quite recently. I supposed that at times an over-abundance of tasting notes get in the way of the brain. At any rate, following are my tasting notes. With the exception of those wines noted as barrel tastings, all are now on the market.

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Tanya, Cabernet Franc, Halel, 2006 (Advance Tasting): Dark garnet with green and purple reflections, medium- to full-bodied, with softly mouth-coating tannins. Opens slowly on the nose to reveal notes of tar and chocolate, then on the palate by generous currant, plum and black olive notes, all leading to a long, generous finish on which a distinct hint of espresso. Drink from release-2012. Score 90. K (Tasted 2 Jul 2008)

Tanya, Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Reserve, 2006 (Barrel Tasting): A full-bodied blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the once chunky tannins and generous wood now softening and falling into better balance. Still a somewhat country-style wine, but showing appealing black and red currants and berries, along with hints of licorice and chocolate. Drink from release-2010. Tentative Score 86-88. K (Re-tasted 2 Jul 2008|)

Tanya, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, 2006 (Barrel Tasting): Full and firm, almost muscular, with firm tannins that need time to integrate but already showing good balance and structure. Opens to reveal blackberry, currant and purple plum fruits, those with hints of mocha and licorice. Best starting in 2010. Tentative Score 87–89. K (Re-tasted 2 Jul 2008)

Tanya, Merlot, Reserve, 2006 (Barrel Tasting): Deep ruby towards garnet, medium- to full-bodied, with soft, near-sweet tannins and hints of spices and vanilla from the barriques in which it developed. On first attack raspberries and cherries, those yielding to red plums and cassis, all on a light background of Mediterranean herbs. Drink from release. Tentative Score 86–88. K (Re-tasted 2 Jul 2008)

Tanya, Cabernet Sauvignon, Halel, 2005: Deep and concentrated, almost impenetrable garnet in color and with firm tannins and generous wood still holding back the fruits here. No fear though, for this one shows fine balance and structure that bode well for the future Oak-aged for 16 months, opening in the glass to reveal firm but elegant dried currants and blackberry aromas and flavors, those gaining complexity and depth on the long finish. Drink now–2012. Score 90. K